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Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communication
Read full article: Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communicationThe changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.
Lawyer says father of student who died from allergic reaction hopes DCPS settlement will help prevent similar tragedies
Read full article: Lawyer says father of student who died from allergic reaction hopes DCPS settlement will help prevent similar tragediesThe Duval County School Board settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money after a student died from an allergic reaction to nuts last year.
Documents detail investigation into former Douglas Anderson teacher’s conduct
Read full article: Documents detail investigation into former Douglas Anderson teacher’s conductNews4JAX obtained hundreds of pages of documents related to Duval County School's investigation into a former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher accused of inappropriate behavior.
Father of Atlantic Coast High student who died after suffering allergic reaction to baklava reaches settlement with DCPS
Read full article: Father of Atlantic Coast High student who died after suffering allergic reaction to baklava reaches settlement with DCPSThe father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function has reached a settlement with Duval County Public Schools.
‘A day that resulted in a big scare’: Incident at Thomas Jefferson Elementary raises concerns over diabetes policy
Read full article: ‘A day that resulted in a big scare’: Incident at Thomas Jefferson Elementary raises concerns over diabetes policyAn office assistant at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School recounted a concerning incident to the Duval County School Board, detailing her experience administering insulin to a student on January 31, which has sparked questions about the adequacy of training and the school district's diabetes policy.
Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red Caps
Read full article: Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red CapsDuval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School will play in an exhibition game on Friday at VyStar Ballpark.
Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with students
Read full article: Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with studentsCommunication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.
Florida senator files bill proposing changes to how schools communicate with parents
Read full article: Florida senator files bill proposing changes to how schools communicate with parentsMonths after former Douglas Anderson teacher Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to a decade behind bars for crimes against students, a new bill is taking a look at the process of notification.
High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS says
Read full article: High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS saysDuval County Public Schools announced new scheduling changes Wednesday for middle and high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.
‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employees
Read full article: ‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employeesThe Duval County School Board held a workshop Tuesday where it discussed a potential change to its employee conduct policy.
Duval County elementary teacher accused of battering pregnant woman, abusing juvenile reassigned to different duties
Read full article: Duval County elementary teacher accused of battering pregnant woman, abusing juvenile reassigned to different dutiesAn investigation into a 59-year-old elementary school teacher began last summer after the woman was accused of forcing her way into a Jacksonville apartment to retrieve items that she said belonged to her adult son, according to an arrest warrant.
DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars
Read full article: DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by carsDuval County Public Schools (DCPS) has launched a safety initiative called “Be Safe. Be Seen.” to address a growing crisis: students being hit by cars.
City council to honor Raines High School principal, football team for outstanding performance
Read full article: City council to honor Raines High School principal, football team for outstanding performanceThe Jacksonville City Council will introduce two resolutions during Tuesday’s meeting to honor and congratulate Raines High School’s principal and football team for an outstanding performance.
Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacher
Read full article: Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacherThe Duval County School Board is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on a $365,000 settlement for another lawsuit connected to former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher Jeffrey Clayton.
An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPS
Read full article: An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPSThe father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function filed a lawsuit against Duval County Public Schools claiming it failed to follow the necessary protocols to ensure her safety.
Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for district
Read full article: Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for districtThe James Weldon Johnson Middle School cafeteria was open late Thursday night to give parents and teachers a chance to voice their concerns directly to Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.
Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?
Read full article: Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.
DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetings
Read full article: DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetingsDuval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy
Read full article: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes AcademyDuval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, future
Read full article: DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, futureDuval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcase
Read full article: ‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcaseParents and students can show up to most elementary schools this Saturday to learn more about a school and what programs are available.
Mayor celebrates slight improvement in one Duval school’s attendance, says ‘it will take time’ to tackle absenteeism
Read full article: Mayor celebrates slight improvement in one Duval school’s attendance, says ‘it will take time’ to tackle absenteeismJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joined students at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Monday to celebrate their dedication to perfect attendance as part of the citywide “Show up to Shine” initiative.
Matthew Gilbert Middle School to become 3rd Community Partnership School in Duval County
Read full article: Matthew Gilbert Middle School to become 3rd Community Partnership School in Duval CountyMatthew W. Gilbert Middle School will become the third school in Duval County to adopt the Community Partnership School model.

Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn in
Read full article: Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn inThe Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, Public School Defenders and other advocacy groups protested to advocate for an “inclusive future” for students before new Duval County Public School board members were sworn in.
‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next steps
Read full article: ‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next stepsThis weekend, parents and students can learn more about the 68 career academies offered by DCPS during the first-ever Career and Technical Education Academy Showcase.
Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employee
Read full article: Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employeeThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained the results of an investigation of Duval County’s top educator.
DCPS votes to consolidate several schools in revised Master Facility Plan
Read full article: DCPS votes to consolidate several schools in revised Master Facility PlanThe Duval County School Board will hold a final vote Monday night on the revisions to the Master Facility Plan that include the closure and consolidation of multiple schools in the district.
Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game
Read full article: Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football gameA student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.
Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike
Read full article: Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strikeThe Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.
‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year
Read full article: ‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the YearRaines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.
Students, parents plead for Young Men‘s and Women’s Leadership Academy to stay open amid proposed DCPS plan
Read full article: Students, parents plead for Young Men‘s and Women’s Leadership Academy to stay open amid proposed DCPS planThe Duval County School Board is scheduled to vote Nov. 4 on its Master Facility Plan. During the final public hearing on the Master Facility Plan Tuesday night, parents and students asked why the plan includes closing schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms
Read full article: ‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike loomsContract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.
‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’
Read full article: ‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’Duval County Public Schools is better defining student and teacher boundaries through the “Know the Line” campaign.
DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuse
Read full article: DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuseThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing Duval County Public Schools settling more claims of sexual harassment and abuse at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Duval County School Board approves Capital Plan, inching closer to making Master Facility Plan a reality
Read full article: Duval County School Board approves Capital Plan, inching closer to making Master Facility Plan a realityThe changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.
17-Year-old Englewood High School student had 2 glocks, AR-style pistol, ski mask in his car: police
Read full article: 17-Year-old Englewood High School student had 2 glocks, AR-style pistol, ski mask in his car: policeA 17-year-old Englewood High School student was arrested Monday after police said they found multiple guns in his car.
DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closure
Read full article: DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closureThe changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.
7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats
Read full article: 7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threatsSheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school year
Read full article: 9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school yearSheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a student
Read full article: Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a studentA Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher has been reassigned after they allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year, the school’s principal informed parents on Wednesday.
New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconduct
Read full article: New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconductDuval County Public Schools is taking steps forward to continue its efforts in protecting students and creating a safe environment with employees.
Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state
Read full article: Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to stateThe News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.
Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirms
Read full article: Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirmsDuval County Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that a former principal and a former assistant principal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are under internal investigation.
TELL US: How do you feel about school board elections potentially becoming partisan in Florida again?
Read full article: TELL US: How do you feel about school board elections potentially becoming partisan in Florida again?Depending on how the vote unfolds in November, school board elections could have more of a political slant if Amendment 1 passes.
Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.
Read full article: Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schools’ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.
Meet 3 candidates hoping to fill the District 5 school board seat in Duval County
Read full article: Meet 3 candidates hoping to fill the District 5 school board seat in Duval CountyThe August primary election in Duval County has four school board seats on the ballot. District 5 is an open seat because current board member Warren Jones has reached his term limit.
SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job better
Read full article: SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job betterPast and current bus drivers, we want to hear from you. Share your experience driving a school bus and what you think would make the job better.
Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reports
Read full article: Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reportsDuval County Public Schools is making some changes to improve the inspection of automated external defibrillators (AED), after a report from the Office of Inspector General found some issues with its safety inspection reports.
New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt Westside
Read full article: New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt WestsideDuval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.
‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeism
Read full article: ‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeismMayor Donna Deegan visited The Morning Show to share more details about how the city's new "Show Up to Shine" program will tackle the issue of chronic absenteeism in Duval County Public Schools.
DCPS board discusses ideas to potentially change the Master Facility Plan
Read full article: DCPS board discusses ideas to potentially change the Master Facility PlanDuval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.
DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’
Read full article: DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.
Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix that
Read full article: Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix thatThe city of Jacksonville launched a new program Wednesday called “Show Up to Shine” to address the issue of truancy in Duval County Public Schools.
'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway
Read full article: 'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underwayWe are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.
TELL US: What questions or concerns do you want to share with DCPS superintendent Dr. Bernier?
Read full article: TELL US: What questions or concerns do you want to share with DCPS superintendent Dr. Bernier?News4JAX will sit down for a one-on-one interview with the Duval County Public School’s newest superintendent and we want to hear from you.
Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school year
Read full article: Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school yearThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained documents showing the then-principal and assistant principal at DA failed to follow up on several allegations of teacher misconduct involving during the 2022-2023 school year.
School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classes
Read full article: School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classesAs students in Duval County returned to schools on Monday, more than two dozen schools still face the risk of shutting down or merging.
‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of school
Read full article: ‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of schoolJSO and DCPS Police are working together to not only keep kids safe in school, but also on their way to and from.
Dozens of bus delays plague Duval schools on first day of classes
Read full article: Dozens of bus delays plague Duval schools on first day of classesMore than 60 buses bringing students to school on the first day of classes in Duval County were delayed Monday morning, according to the district’s website.
‘It’s not safe’: U.S. Highway stands in the way as students in Duval go back to school
Read full article: ‘It’s not safe’: U.S. Highway stands in the way as students in Duval go back to schoolMiddle and high school students who live within two miles of their school will no longer have a bus to pick them up. The change means hundreds of kids will now have to either walk or find their own ride.
Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during class
Read full article: Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during classThe Duval County School Board has revised its “out-of-sight” cell phone policy under the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year.
DCPS has been running ads to help boost enrollment amid ongoing slide. Only time will tell if it’s working
Read full article: DCPS has been running ads to help boost enrollment amid ongoing slide. Only time will tell if it’s workingAmid a dip in enrollment numbers in recent years, Duval County Public Schools has been running ads to try and recruit students to join the district.
About 5,700 more Duval students entered program that includes private school vouchers 1 year after income caps lifted
Read full article: About 5,700 more Duval students entered program that includes private school vouchers 1 year after income caps liftedLast March, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill removing income caps for private school scholarships, and data shows nearly a hundred thousand additional students have enrolled in the program that distributes the vouchers for the upcoming school year.
DCPS to have 402 fewer instructional staff members in upcoming school year amid budget shortfalls
Read full article: DCPS to have 402 fewer instructional staff members in upcoming school year amid budget shortfallsAmid budget cuts, Duval County Public Schools are looking to cut jobs and increase classroom sizes.
‘It is an attendance crisis’: 34% of DCPS students missed 20+ days of class last school year
Read full article: ‘It is an attendance crisis’: 34% of DCPS students missed 20+ days of class last school yearA nationwide trend indicates that the rate of students missing school has spiked since the pandemic, and advocates are sounding the alarm in Duval County.
Parents react to school grades, continue to question if school closures are necessary
Read full article: Parents react to school grades, continue to question if school closures are necessaryThe topic of school closures in Duval County has been at the top of parents’ minds since Duval County Public Schools rolled out the Master Facility Plan as a plan to tackle a massive budget issue.
Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportation
Read full article: Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportationSome Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.
District 1 Duval school board candidate gets spotlight at community forum after opponent drops out due to illness
Read full article: District 1 Duval school board candidate gets spotlight at community forum after opponent drops out due to illnessEarly voting for the Duval County School Board elections is a little over a week away and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund is ensuring that community members have access to candidates through a series of forums.
Packed house for first of 4 school board candidate forums ahead of DCPS election
Read full article: Packed house for first of 4 school board candidate forums ahead of DCPS electionNearly every seat was filled at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) candidate forum with hopes of hearing from the two women running in the District 3 election for the Duval County school board.
TELL US: How do you feel about DCPS making changes to its bus policy right before the school year?
Read full article: TELL US: How do you feel about DCPS making changes to its bus policy right before the school year?The Duval County School Board is making changes to its school bus policy just weeks ahead of the start of the upcoming school year.
DCPS School Board will look different after the election, but one seat could remain the same
Read full article: DCPS School Board will look different after the election, but one seat could remain the sameThe Duval County School Board will look much different after the Aug. 20 election, but there’s potential that one seat stays the same.
Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Monday last day for bus registration
Read full article: Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Monday last day for bus registrationDuval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Parents asked to register for bus stops
Read full article: Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Parents asked to register for bus stopsDuval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
DCPS superintendent meets with NAACP to hear community concerns
Read full article: DCPS superintendent meets with NAACP to hear community concernsJust one week into his position as superintendent of Duval County schools, Dr. Chris Bernier was out in the community to meet with the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP.
Newly sworn-in DCPS superintendent says safety is ‘paramount’ as school board approves $1.4M misconduct settlement
Read full article: Newly sworn-in DCPS superintendent says safety is ‘paramount’ as school board approves $1.4M misconduct settlementDr. Christopher Bernier was sworn in as the new Duval County Public Schools superintendent.
Some wonder if their voices are being heard amid plan that could close nearly 30 schools. DCPS says it is listening
Read full article: Some wonder if their voices are being heard amid plan that could close nearly 30 schools. DCPS says it is listeningDuval County Public Schools will host its last community meeting Thursday evening to discuss the proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.
DCPS to host 5th community meeting to discuss Master Facility Plan that could close nearly 30 schools
Read full article: DCPS to host 5th community meeting to discuss Master Facility Plan that could close nearly 30 schoolsDuval County Public Schools will host another community meeting Monday evening to discuss the proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.
New chief of Duval County School Police sworn in alongside newest member of K-9 unit
Read full article: New chief of Duval County School Police sworn in alongside newest member of K-9 unitThe new chief of school police for Duval County Public Schools was officially sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at the Duval County School Board headquarters.
Incoming Duval County superintendent listens to school closure concerns, takes notes at Master Facility Plan meeting
Read full article: Incoming Duval County superintendent listens to school closure concerns, takes notes at Master Facility Plan meetingIncoming Duval Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier made his second appearance at a community meeting to hear from the parents about the proposed Master Facility Plan.
Parents continue to voice opposition to Master Facility Plan that could close nearly 30 DCPS schools
Read full article: Parents continue to voice opposition to Master Facility Plan that could close nearly 30 DCPS schoolsParents of students in Duval County Public Schools continue to implore the School Board to find an alternative to a proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.
Master Facility Plan meetings continue this week as DCPS seeks input from community on possible school closures
Read full article: Master Facility Plan meetings continue this week as DCPS seeks input from community on possible school closuresDuval County School Board Chairman Darryl Willie will join parents and other stakeholders Tuesday night for a panel discussion about issues the district is facing.
What Lee County’s former superintendent’s contract, separation agreement reveals
Read full article: What Lee County’s former superintendent’s contract, separation agreement revealsThe contract requests the incoming Duval County Schools superintendent asked for are not too far off from what he received in his previous position as Lee County’s district leader, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.
School board chair stands behind Duval superintendent selection despite community criticisms
Read full article: School board chair stands behind Duval superintendent selection despite community criticismsIt appears the board is aware of critics’ concerns about Dr. Bernier, including details of a whistleblower complaint that recently became public, but they still believe he is the right person for the job.
DCPS chair says school board reviewed ‘comparable’ salary rates across Florida before making counteroffer
Read full article: DCPS chair says school board reviewed ‘comparable’ salary rates across Florida before making counterofferAfter the Duval County school board presented the counteroffer for incoming Superintendent Dr. Chris Bernier’s $350,000 salary proposal, the DCPS chair said it’s normal to have back and forth during contract negotiations.
DCPS counters superintendent’s compensation proposal, offers $70K less in yearly pay, no monthly car stipend
Read full article: DCPS counters superintendent’s compensation proposal, offers $70K less in yearly pay, no monthly car stipendThe Duval County School Board has submitted its counterproposal to incoming Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Bernier.
‘Ridiculous’: Teachers union leader blasts ‘excessive’ compensation requests by new Duval superintendent
Read full article: ‘Ridiculous’: Teachers union leader blasts ‘excessive’ compensation requests by new Duval superintendentThe next Duval County Public Schools superintendent is facing backlash for seeking a high salary and paid perks as the district faces financial difficulties.